Career Coach in Washington, Dist. Columbia at Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School

Are you passionate about helping students and getting them career-ready? Do you enjoy creating partnerships within the job industry? If so, then Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School (CRIPCS) has the perfect opportunity for you.

Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School (CRIPCS) is an adult charter school that delivers high-quality education, career training, and supportive services that enable adult immigrants to realize their dreams while strengthening our community and economy. When you join the team at CRIPCS you become part of a unique, performance-driven organization where students are the center of our work and excellence permeates.

The mission of Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School is to deliver high-quality education, career training, and supportive services that enable adult immigrants to realize their dreams while strengthening our community and economy.

Our organization's values guide our behavior:

• Integrity
• Respect
• Perseverance
• Compassion
• Inclusivity
• Collaboration

Career Coach

We are in search of a Career Coach who works with the career training program leaders and students under the direct supervision of the Workforce Program Lead. The Career Coach is responsible for coaching each student so they may gain employment or access further education to advance their career. In addition, the Career Coach is responsible for referring the student to the appropriate services within the Student Services Department or elsewhere in the School to eliminate any barrier to her/his taking advantage of the educational opportunities the School has to offer.

Responsibilities:

• Provides individual and/or group coaching to assist students in their career and academic exploration.
• In coaching the student, identify barriers to learning or achieving their career goals; coordinate with internal teams to ensure students can access the right support.
• Coach students through the job search process including helping them apply for jobs, complete job applications, collect background information, post-secondary college applications, and other supports to ensure student success.
• Facilitate workshops on job readiness, resume and cover letter writing, job interviewing, and other soft skills training, as needed.
• Develop smart plans/goal plans and resumes for each student in partnership with the student.
• Remain current and knowledgeable in Department of Labor regulations, and industry-related information, and keep abreast of job market trends.
• Collaborate with the Student Services Department to exchange relevant information on the students such as employment, post-secondary, or any other behavioral concerns.
• Coordinates the post-secondary education enrollment process with the Student Services Student Success Team.
• Maintains and updates career training and/or occupation data.
• Provides support on initiatives and projects for students, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• BA degree in business, human resources, social work, or related field preferred;
• Bilingual (Spanish/English or Amharic/English preferred)
• At least 5 years of experience as a coach, recruiter, or employment specialist
• Digital literacy skills
• High understanding of G-suite and program management databases
• Well-versed in digital research tools and diverse position-related software (Zoom, Office 365)
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills
• Strong research skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Ability to work two evenings a week and be flexible with the work schedule (based on the needs of the career training programs)
• Must be able to provide proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination
• Commitment to CRIPCS's core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners.
• To ensure that you understand the school’s commitment to our work and that all school community members expect to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging work. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The rate per hour ranges from $34.80 per hour to $41.20 per hour based on experience.

Even if you don’t feel that all of the requested qualifications are your current strengths, we still welcome you to apply. We invite all candidates of different backgrounds to apply.

Apply directly at Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School’s career page at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=33b607f4-564d-4335-b098-98dd2b218da4&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=514622&source=CC2&lang=en_US. This position will be posted until filled.